Synonym: 2,4(1H,3H)-Pyrimidinedione; 2,4-Dihydroxypyrimidine; 2,4-Pyrimidinediol
CAS Number: 66-22-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H4N2O2
Molecular Weight: 112.09
EC Number: 200-621-9
MDL Number: MFCD00006016
Linear Formula: C4H4N2O2
Product Type: Chemical
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assay |
≥99% (HPLC) |
biological source |
synthetic (organic) |
form |
powder |
InChI |
1S/C4H4N2O2/c7-3-1-2-5-4(8)6-3/h1-2H,(H2,5,6,7,8) |
InChI key |
ISAKRJDGNUQOIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
mp |
>300 °C (lit.) |
product line |
BioReagent |
Quality Level |
200 ![External link](https://krackeler.com/images/sigma/ext-link.gif) |
SMILES string |
O=C1NC=CC(=O)N1 |
solubility |
1 M NaOH: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow |
storage temp. |
room temp |
technique(s) |
cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
Application: |
Uracil has been used as a supplement in complete synthetic medium 1×, synthetic complete glucose-based yeast media (SC), and yeast extract with supplements (YES) media for culturing yeast cells. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Uracil and its derivatives play an integral part in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of cancer, viral infections, autosomal recessive disorder, thyroid, and diabetic drugs. |
General description: |
Uracil belongs to the pyrimidine nucleobase family. It is naturally occurring and is an important and active part of RNA. |
Packaging: |
25, 100 g in poly bottle |
RIDADR |
NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany |
WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) |
Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) |
Not applicable |
Purity |
≥99% (HPLC) |
mp |
>300 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. |
room temp |
UNSPSC |
12352200 |